Jacques van Oene
November 12th 04, 09:42 PM
Contact: Jessica Rye
Vol. 1 No. 35
(321) 867-6185
Space Shuttle Processing Status Report
Friday, Nov. 12, 2004 (3:30 p.m.)
Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status
Reports each week, and is the source for information regarding processing
activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not
necessarily reflect the chronological order of future Space Shuttle
missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further
information, visit http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao.htm
Discovery (OV-103)
Technicians have completed more than 50 percent of Discovery's powered-up
system testing for its Return to Flight mission, designated STS-114, to the
International Space Station. System testing is continuing with the new
Multi-functional Electronic Display System, or "glass cockpit," closed
circuit television system heater checks and orbiter docking system voltage
tests.
The end effector, or grappling end, of the Space Shuttle robotic arm saw an
unexpected temperature increase during previous testing and has been removed
and replaced. The retest is scheduled for today. Main Propulsion System flow
liner slot polishing is complete on all three engines. The polishing was
performed to decrease the likelihood of microscopic cracks initiating in the
flow liner.
Atlantis (OV-104)
Final power-down work continues in the Orbiter Processing Facility prior to
Atlantis' scheduled power up. During the extensive power-down period,
technicians performed Return to Flight modifications including wiring
installation for the External Tank separation camera, wing leading edge
sensors and relay units, and the Orbiter Boom Sensor System.
Preparations for fuel cell installations are under way. Fuel cells No. 1, 2
and 3 are out of the shipping containers and fuel cell No. 1 has been
inspected and is scheduled to be installed today. Fuel cells use oxygen and
hydrogen to provide electrical power during a mission.
Endeavour (OV-105)
Space Shuttle Endeavour is in its Orbiter Major Modification period, which
began in December 2003. Electrical modifications continue in the crew
module. Three-String Global Positioning System wire routing in the avionics
bay and flight deck continues.
The left outboard elevon actuator is installed. With the Reinforced
Carbon-Carbon panels off the vehicle, work continues on removing the
miniscule corrosion on the wing leading edge. Left-hand wing leading edge
eddy current tests continue. Eddy current is a form of non-destructive
evaluation that would reveal any microscopic flaws or cracks on the wing
surface.
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info
Vol. 1 No. 35
(321) 867-6185
Space Shuttle Processing Status Report
Friday, Nov. 12, 2004 (3:30 p.m.)
Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status
Reports each week, and is the source for information regarding processing
activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not
necessarily reflect the chronological order of future Space Shuttle
missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further
information, visit http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao.htm
Discovery (OV-103)
Technicians have completed more than 50 percent of Discovery's powered-up
system testing for its Return to Flight mission, designated STS-114, to the
International Space Station. System testing is continuing with the new
Multi-functional Electronic Display System, or "glass cockpit," closed
circuit television system heater checks and orbiter docking system voltage
tests.
The end effector, or grappling end, of the Space Shuttle robotic arm saw an
unexpected temperature increase during previous testing and has been removed
and replaced. The retest is scheduled for today. Main Propulsion System flow
liner slot polishing is complete on all three engines. The polishing was
performed to decrease the likelihood of microscopic cracks initiating in the
flow liner.
Atlantis (OV-104)
Final power-down work continues in the Orbiter Processing Facility prior to
Atlantis' scheduled power up. During the extensive power-down period,
technicians performed Return to Flight modifications including wiring
installation for the External Tank separation camera, wing leading edge
sensors and relay units, and the Orbiter Boom Sensor System.
Preparations for fuel cell installations are under way. Fuel cells No. 1, 2
and 3 are out of the shipping containers and fuel cell No. 1 has been
inspected and is scheduled to be installed today. Fuel cells use oxygen and
hydrogen to provide electrical power during a mission.
Endeavour (OV-105)
Space Shuttle Endeavour is in its Orbiter Major Modification period, which
began in December 2003. Electrical modifications continue in the crew
module. Three-String Global Positioning System wire routing in the avionics
bay and flight deck continues.
The left outboard elevon actuator is installed. With the Reinforced
Carbon-Carbon panels off the vehicle, work continues on removing the
miniscule corrosion on the wing leading edge. Left-hand wing leading edge
eddy current tests continue. Eddy current is a form of non-destructive
evaluation that would reveal any microscopic flaws or cracks on the wing
surface.
-end-
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info